Health and safety is a key part of providing safe, high-quality care in Early Years settings. Practitioners have an important role in identifying hazards, managing risks, following procedures, and helping to create environments where children can learn, play, and develop safely.
This CPD-accredited course on Health and Safety in Early Years is designed specifically for Early Years practitioners, nursery staff, managers, and childminders working across the UK, including Scotland. It provides the knowledge, confidence, and practical awareness needed to understand health and safety responsibilities, recognise common risks, and respond appropriately to accidents, incidents, and emergencies.
Learners will explore key areas including roles and responsibilities, hazard identification, risk assessment, high-risk activities, accident reporting, and emergency procedures. The course includes interactive activities, scenario-based learning, reflection tasks, downloadable resources, and knowledge checks to help practitioners apply their learning to real Early Years practice.
Practitioners will also develop confidence in using risk assessments, recognising when control measures are needed, reporting concerns, and promoting a positive health and safety culture. The course supports safe, consistent, and reflective practice aligned with Early Years expectations, Care Inspectorate guidance, Ofsted requirements, and UK health and safety principles.
Why This Course Matters
Health and safety is essential in Early Years settings. Practitioners play a vital role in identifying hazards, managing risks, responding to incidents, and creating safe environments where children can learn, explore, and thrive.
This course goes beyond theory. It focuses on real-world Early Years practice, everyday routines, and practical strategies for promoting safe working environments and reducing the likelihood of accidents and injuries.
It supports practitioners to develop confidence in recognising hazards, carrying out risk assessments, managing high-risk activities, and responding appropriately to accidents, incidents, and emergencies.
It is aligned with current UK and Scottish guidance and best practice, including:
- Care Inspectorate expectations
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance
- Health and Social Care Standards
You will leave with practical confidence, not just knowledge.
What You Will Learn
This course will give you the knowledge and practical skills to confidently promote health and safety in Early Years settings.
You will learn how to:
- Understand the importance of health and safety in Early Years environments
- Recognise common hazards indoors and outdoors
- Identify how risks can change throughout the day and during different activities
- Understand roles, responsibilities, and legal duties relating to health and safety
- Carry out and review simple risk assessments
- Apply practical control measures to reduce risks and prevent accidents
- Manage high-risk areas including manual handling, infection control, and play environments
- Respond appropriately to accidents, incidents, and emergencies
- Record and report incidents accurately and professionally
- Promote a positive and proactive health and safety culture within your setting
By the end of this course, you will feel more confident in identifying risks, responding to incidents, and supporting safe, effective practice in Early Years settings.
Designed for Early Years Professionals
This course is suitable for anyone working in Early Learning and Childcare settings who has a responsibility for promoting health and safety.
It is particularly relevant for:
- Early Years practitioners
- Nursery and preschool staff
- Childminders
- Playworkers
- Early Years students and trainees
- Room leaders and managers
The course is designed to support both new and experienced practitioners by providing practical, real-world strategies that can be applied in everyday Early Years practice.
No prior training is required to complete this course.
Interactive and Practical Learning
✔ Short lesson videos with clear, practical guidance
✔ Scenario-based video examples to support real-world decision making
✔ Interactive activities, including drag-and-drop, hotspot, and knowledge checks
✔ Reflective tasks to apply learning to your own setting
✔ Downloadable resources, templates, and practical guides
✔ Final 10-question assessment (80% pass mark)
✔ Instant CPD certificate on successful completion
The course is fully online, mobile-friendly, and self-paced — allowing you to complete your training at a time that suits you.
Accreditation and CPD
This course is accredited by The CPD Group and is worth 2 CPD credits.
It demonstrates continued professional development in health and safety awareness, risk management, and safe practice within Early Learning and Childcare settings.
This course supports:
- Inspection readiness
- Professional accountability
- Safe and compliant working practices
- Confidence in identifying hazards and managing risks
- Effective responses to accidents, incidents, and emergencies
It is aligned with current UK and Scottish guidance, including Care Inspectorate expectations, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance, and best practice within Early Years settings.
Protect Children. Protect Yourself. Protect Your Setting.
Supporting health and safety in Early Years settings is everyone’s responsibility. Confidence comes from understanding risks, recognising hazards, and knowing how to respond appropriately in line with best practice.
Enrol today and strengthen your knowledge, practical skills, and professional confidence in promoting safe, effective, and compliant practice within Early Learning and Childcare settings.
